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Paul Merson has delivered a scathing assessment of Mohamed Salah following what he described as the worst individual display he has ever witnessed, as Liverpool prepares for the new Premier League campaign.

Mohamed Salah struggled against Crystal Palace in the Community Shield.

Merson added: "With Trent, Salah could make any run and he'd be picked out



Trent would also attract defenders, leaving Salah more space

Despite Merson's concerns, he made an impressive start to his Reds career by finding the net at Wembley.

Liverpool kicks off its Premier League season on Friday when it hosts Bournemouth at Anfield

Salah will undoubtedly be looking to silence Merson's doubts with his own impressive beginning.

The 33-year-old delivered another exceptional campaign in 24/25, netting 34 times whilst providing 23 assists across all competitions.

Salah also boasts an outstanding record against this weekend's opposition, Bournemouth, having scored 11 goals in merely 12 career outings against the Cherries.

After playing Bournemouth, Liverpool then faces Newcastle, having been embroiled in transfer speculation with the Magpies regarding their star forward, Alexander Isak.


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